This Weekend in Oakland

Community events and activities for the weekend of October 4-6, 2012. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments!

Friday, October 4

Pollinator Party

12:30 – 3 p.m.

Children’s Fairly, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland

Children’s Fairyland hosts a celebration of butterflies, bees and other pollinators in its new pollinator garden. There’s an education speaker at noon and hands-on activities for kids until 3 p.m. More information here.

Group Exhibition

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

California College of the Arts, 5221 Broadway, Oakland

The CCA presents a group exhibition by Alexandra Phelps, Mariel Eplboim, Liam Sanborn-Patterson and Caroline Gorman. It continues through Saturday. More information available online.

Art Murmur

5 – 10 p.m.

Telegraph Avenue between 19th and 27th Streets, Oakland

It’s an art walk, a festival, and a throw down. The monthly First Friday event features receptions and openings, and live music at 30 galleries and other venues. For more information visit the Art Murmur online.

Friday Nights @ OMCA

5 – 9 p.m.

Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland

The Oakland Museum of California partners with Off the grid to present family-oriented activities, tunes from DJ Adam Poe, a dance class, live music by the Future Perfect Band, and a slew of local food and beverage offerings. Half-price gallery admission for adults. Children 18 and under are free. More information online.

Sing-Along Cinema

Sundown

Jack London Square, Broadway and Embarcadero, Oakland

Little Shop of Horrors will be screened as part of the outdoor Sing-Along Movie series. No charge. More information online.

First Friday Follies

7 p.m.

The Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

The Stork Club presents its monthly First Friday Follies with live music from Insufficient Funds. More info at The Stork Club online.

Volunteers can work on a variety of tasks including carpentry, seed planting, plumbing work and more to benefit the center. Followed by a “Souper Sunday” community potluck dinner; bring a vegetarian dish or something to add to the “stone soup.” More info here.

A program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, weigh-ins, or fee, but pre-registration for this free program is required. The program is provided through Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the East Bay. Call (510) 523-4361 for more information.

Whether you are dealing with alcohol or drug abuse yourself, or helping a family member or friend through the addiction, everyone is welcome at Alta Bates’ Dependency Workshops. Call 510-652-7000 for more information.

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